the illusion of having won a debate, The Mechanics of Virtue, Matt Berry, aphorism 150

150

One can create the illusion of having won a debate by the simultaneous exploitation of (1) a sense of dignity within the opponent which can only be preserved by his refusal to respond, and (2) the audience's inexperience with the complex maze toward a higher dignity.






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